The forester I got came with auto dimming rear view mirror with compass.

I'm wondering if there is a way to disable the rear view mirror compass (the little red neon light) by default. I find it distracting and annoying. I can turn it off with the compass button, but by default it is on and it turns on every time the car is started. I'd still like to be able to press the button and turn it on when I want it, but by default when I start the car, I'd like it off.

Does anyone know a way to do this? I've searched around a bit, haven't found any similar request.